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Member only 16 Mar 2026

What you need to know about the Scottish government’s consultation on accelerating home-building in Scotland

Find out how you can contribute to this consultation with CIH's response to government.

03 Mar 2026

Leadership and culture in the Scottish social housing sector survey results

Read the survey results from a report commissioned by CIH Scotland and carried out by Indigo House on the leadership and culture found in the Scottish housing sector.

03 Mar 2026

Leadership and culture in the Scottish social housing sector

Read this report commissioned by CIH Scotland and carried out by Indigo House on the leadership and culture found in the Scottish housing sector.

Member only 16 Feb 2026

What you need to know about the Scottish government’s call for evidence on fire safety and compliance

The Scottish government is seeking views on building standards and guidance relating to fire safety, including compliance. The consultation is open until 10 April.

Member only 15 Jan 2026

What you need to know about the draft Scottish budget 2026/27

The Scottish government’s draft budget for 2026/27 was published on 13 January 2026. The key parts of the budget in relation to housing are outlined here.

16 Dec 2025

Practice Note for Scotland’s Social Housing Sector

CIH Scotland, SFHA, Marie Curie UK Scotland, MND Scotland and ALACHO have launched a new Practice Note empowering social landlords to support tenants facing dying, death and bereavement.

Member only 27 Nov 2025

What you need to know about the Autumn Budget 2025

On 26 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer published her Autumn Budget and the OBR published their Economic and fiscal outlook. This briefing summarises the housing-related measures, alongside CIH’s initial analysis.

Member only 24 Nov 2025

What you need to know about the draft Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill

Download to read and understand the key points from the Scottish government's draft Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill.

Member only 29 Oct 2025

What you need to know about the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is designed to deliver on the commitments made in the government’s 2024 manifesto. Read our full guide for details.

Member only 28 Oct 2025

Consultation briefing: Temporary accommodation standards framework

This briefing summarises the temporary accommodation standards framework consultation and invites CIH Scotland members to contribute to our response. 

10 Oct 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion census result 2025

Discover the findings of our EDI census from the last year and see how CIH membership shapes up in its diversity.

Member only 08 Oct 2025

What you need to know about the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025

Read our member-only briefing on the key takeaways from the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025, which was passed on the 30 September.

01 Oct 2025

CIH and University of East London policy brief on heat adaptation in the UK

CIH collaborated with the University of East London to host a roundtable on heat adaptation in the UK. This policy brief summarises the outcomes of the roundtable, and includes policy recommendations for improving heat adaptation in the UK. It will be of interest to policymakers, practitioners, and CIH members interested in how they can support households to stay healthy and safe in extreme heat.

29 Sept 2025

CIH Scotland's manifesto for housing 2026

CIH Scotland has launched its manifesto, ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections.

29 Sept 2025

CIH Scotland 2026 housing manifesto companion

CIH Scotland has launched its manifesto, ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections. Use this companion document to understand its priorities and demands.